Each week we feature a different Scottish artist on the blog including premieres and Q&A’s. Please check out some of the amazing Scottish talent we have discovered over the years.

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Q&A: The Rosellas
Q&A: The Rosellas

“I've had hours of conversations after the set with locals, talking all about the importance of Scotland to my family, and in turn learning more and more about the heritage of the country and its importance to them. I find it very soul affirming and will spend hours more continuing to do so.”

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Q&A: Aylee
Q&A: Aylee

“I hope that if anyone listens to Dressed Up and relates to the lyrics, they take it as a sign to step  back and reflect on why it resonates with them. I want to help anyone who’s caught in a similarly  toxic situation feel less alone and isolated. While yes, “I hate that all my friends were right” about my previous relationship, I’m incredibly grateful to be so far removed from it now, and able to look  back and see that they absolutely were.”

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Q&A: Spyres
Q&A: Spyres

“Touring is definitely one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of being in a band, so we’re absolutely buzzing to get back on the road. A lot of the cities on this run are totally new to us, which makes it even more special. We can’t wait to meet new faces and play in venues we’ve never stepped foot in.”

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Q&A: The Zebecks
Q&A: The Zebecks

“‘Persona’ is the closest we’ve ever gotten to merging the worlds of my poetry and songwriting as I am literally performing spoken word at the end. The vulnerability I tried to express in this song has definitely developed our songwriting as I now feel a lot more open within the band dynamic and this has led to more directed songwriting sessions where we all play a part in the construction of lyrics - knowing that The Zebecks is a really safe space surrounded by my best friends means I feel comfortable bouncing ideas directly off them in real time.”

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Q&A: Former Champ
Q&A: Former Champ

“Many of the songs on this album are about feeling displaced and some are even more directly about Irish Diaspora and Irish Politics. I think anyone who has moved away from their hometown can probably relate to a curiosity about the alternate life they could be leading. The larger concept of sliding doors and endless paths has been a key theme on the album and even informed its title.”

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Q&A: Dylan Winters & The Posterity
Q&A: Dylan Winters & The Posterity

“At first, I was quite particular with arrangements—I had a strong vision and the band helped me bring it to life. Lately though, I’ve been stepping back and letting everyone put more of themselves into the songs, and it’s honestly made everything better. Turns out if you let talented musicians do their thing, the music’s better for it.”

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Q&A: Maz & The Phantasms
Q&A: Maz & The Phantasms

“I think people love the freedom and the warm nature of these grassroots events. Glasgow especially is extremely kind and respectful, and it feels amazing to be able to throw a big party for your community where everyone can be themselves.”

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Q&A: Saint Sappho
Q&A: Saint Sappho

“I was listening through old demos and there was a melody Tammy had been singing along with the piano, she heard me playing it out loud and said "Wait. There's something in that" at first I didn't agree but she was persistent. That melody eventually became the verse of Floating. The moment we began writing the verse was what set the whole song in motion, and everything afterwards naturally progressed into a full song.”

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Q&A: Cowboy Hunters
Q&A: Cowboy Hunters

“One time someone told us that we reminded them of when Lady Gaga and Beyonce collaborated and we've been living off that high ever since. ”

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Q&A: Kirsteen Harvey
Q&A: Kirsteen Harvey

“Oh it’s absolutely amazing! I can’t believe it to be honest! I always find putting on headline shows a little scary, and I get quite nervous on the run up- but the response for the shows, and in particular the Glasgow date has been totally mind blowing! I think it’s going to be pretty special seeing so many people in the one room, who are there to see myself and my wonderful band, play tunes that I just wrote at home!”

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Q&A: racecar
Q&A: racecar

“By the time we came to write and record Pink Car, we were very fortunate to have raised enough money through a successful Crowdfunder campaign (thanks everyone!) to make some of the musical dreams we had for our songs come true. Graham, Lissa, Claire and Kenny (not to mention Aaron Morrison/ Catriona Price/ Gracie Brill!) are all fantastic musicians. It is always a joy to collaborate, most of all when people’s blend of skill and creativity means both realising an original vision and new, exciting elements appearing during sessions".”

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Q&A: PG Ciarletta
Q&A: PG Ciarletta

“For me there is a lot of hard work ahead, but a lot of things to be buzzing about. I would just say taking the music to the people and playing as many places as possible across Scotland and beyond. I just want to go and do what I am meant to do, which is release music, play shows, make content, be nice to folk and work hard.“

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Q&A: Katie Nicoll
Q&A: Katie Nicoll

“My emotions over my Poetry Club gig didn’t fully hit me until Sunday afternoon whilst watching back videos on Instagram. IT WAS AMAZING! The realisation that I’d packed out a room two hours away from where I grew up filled me with a new sense of pride over my music. I feel proud & soooo beyond grateful of the people that made time to come down and support, grateful of the boys in my band, and grateful of all my family and friends.”

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Q&A: Calum Baird
Q&A: Calum Baird

“Playing at the Biennial was superb.  The energy and buzz in the city was infectious and the support from the audiences and fellow musicians at my shows, even though we didn’t always share a language, was so important and helped me feel right at home. “

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Scottish Artists To Watch In 2025
Scottish Artists To Watch In 2025

New year, new bands, new obsessions. Scotland’s music scene is a constantly morphing beast, spitting out fresh talent, combing boundary-defying genres, with the raw energy that keeps the Scottish music scene constantly evolving. Whether you’re into massive indie anthems, left-field electronic experiments, or something that defies categorisation entirely, 2025 is shaping up to be another huge year for grassroots Scottish Music.

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Q&A: Pedalo
Q&A: Pedalo

“I was hyper aware that this was going to be a song that literally anyone can hear, forever, which was honestly a bit scary when it’s such a personal topic. But then the reaction to it has been really touching—I’ve had a fair few people say to me how much they relate to Lighter. Now I’d say it’s the song that I’m the most proud of”

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Q&A: Former Champ
Q&A: Former Champ

“Sometimes stuff just feels right, sounds right. But the mission statement for this band in a writing sense was definitely like Paul Westerberg and all the pathos in the Replacements tunes. These are pop songs first and foremost—they are never going to be perfect short stories like Raymond Carver or whatever—but they do start from that place.”

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Q&A: Odd Luke
Q&A: Odd Luke

“I think it hit me one day a long time ago that I was the only person who hadn’t heard my own voice, you know? It’s one thing to back other people and hide behind that, but I had all these weird little stories building up that just needed out, if nothing else just for me!”

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Q&A: Thundermoon
Q&A: Thundermoon

“It’s epic! We’re so grateful for the support. We’ve worked hard from the roots up, and every bit of recognition feels like a big achievement. Working with a local, musician-run project like New Teeth has helped us stay true to our values. Growing from here feels like a huge positive, especially knowing that these platforms resonate with our music.”

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Q&A: Nü Cros
Q&A: Nü Cros

" This year’s been an amazing year in terms of the shows we’ve been blessed to play, that includes Supersonic in Paris which was a fairytale in its own right. We’ve come a huge way as a band through it all."

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Q&A - Dignity Row

Dignity Row release their next single “Lose the Shadows” on Friday, June 30th, 2023 on all digital channels. The Track features Jamie Campbell on Lead vocals, and Dario Palazzo on Acoustic Guitar, with guest appearances from James Grant, from the legendary Love & Money (Acoustic Guitar and Backing Vocals), Blythe Duff (Backing Vocals) and Craig Baxter from Gnoss (Bodhran).

“Lose the Shadows” was inspired by Jamie listening to friends who suffered from Mental Health issues, sometimes leading to a reliance on alcohol and other addictive behaviours. They spoke about how they turned their lives around. It makes a plea for others in a similar situation to seek help, identify what the underlying issues are that will always be a shadow until they are dealt with, and make a new brighter start.

Jamie states “I was honoured to attend an amazing Secret Coast Songwriters retreat in Tighnabruaich in March 2022 along with James Grant, Bobby Bluebell, Blythe Duff, and the late and great Rab Noakes. It was there that I worked on “Lose the Shadows” with James and Blythe helping me create a rough initial arrangement.”

“It was refreshing to work alongside such great talented people, helping ease the song towards a more stripped back sound, that I feel helps capture the message of the song”.

“I am, also very grateful to Creative Scotland who funded this song and our previous release “Not a Love song”

The track was recorded at STUDIO 1790 in Cumbernauld, which is owned and operated by the band’s drummer and sound engineer Gavin Paterson.

Dignity Row songs seamlessly cross genres to provide inspirational anthems, full of hooks that stay with you. Every song is different, blending a range of voices and instruments, while retaining the Dignity Row sound. Dignity Row are influenced by classic Scottish Bands – Deacon Blue, Hue&Cry, Danny Wilson, The BlueBells, Love and Money etc while blending in many other influences.

Dignity Row will be performing “Lose the Shadows”, along with a number of other new songs, at their forthcoming gig on September 6th at The Glad Cafe in Glasgow.

Jamie states “The last 18 months have been incredible for Dignity Row, collaborating with Bobby Bluebell, Ken McCluskey, James Grant and Blythe Duff. I have also completed a University of The West of Scotland Music Professional Music Release module, and having Paul McGeechan mix and master another new track was another amazing learning experience”

Dignity Row formed in late 2020 in Glasgow, the brainchild of local musician and songwriter Jamie Campbell. Jamie has played with a number of popular indie bands including Kick Reaction and Big Sur, supporting Wet Wet Wet, Deacon Blue, Robert Cray, and The Levellers. He has built up a catalogue of original songs over the last few years under the banner Dignity Row. The band are currently working on their debut album, due for release early in 2024.

“Lose the Shadows”  is now available to Pre-Save and drops on   https://dignityrow.ffm.to/losetheshadows

Check out our Q&A below with Dignity Row, and make sure to check out their new release

Your new single 'Lose the Shadows' is out tomorrow. Can you tell us more about this project?

Dignity Row is a band I formed in late 2020 in Glasgow. We have released 10 songs so far on all the usual digital platforms. I wrote “Lose the Shadows” when I took part in an amazing Secret Coast Songwriters retreat in Tighnabruaich in March 2022. The recording features myself, Dario Palazzo, James Grant, Blythe Duff, and Craig Baxter(Gnoss).  

 What inspires you to keep making music ?

Writing songs is a form of therapy for me. To quote my son “it’s like reading your diary entries - getting an insight to your heart”. Most of my songs have feel-good lyrics about embracing life, and trying to be a better version of ourselves. “Lose the Shadows” was inspired from listening to friends who suffered from Mental Health issues, and how they turned their lives around.

Choose three albums you could not live without...

When The World Knows Your Name (Deacon Blue) – I have great memories of playing keyboards with a Glasgow band, Big Sur, that supported Deacon Blue on the UK tour when the album was released. Deacon Blue were awesome live!!

The Stranger (Billy Joel) – An amazing collection of emotional lyrics and melodies. “She’s always a woman” and “Just the way you are” hit the nail on the head for me as a songwriter!!

The Original Soundtrack (10cc) –  Very innovative songs that probably influenced Queen and Trevor Horn to write their best songs!

What song was the most difficult for you to write?

My song “Dignity Row” was written three weeks after my mum passed away, and lays bare how much I will always miss her, but cherishes the amazing woman she was.

Do you have any pre-show rituals?

My main preparation is making sure all my equipment is ready to go, and that hopefully I remember the lyrics and music. Other than that, I rely on my adrenaline levels being pumped up to help me perform!

What do you have coming up this year?

 I have a solo spot at a Glad Café gig on September 1st,which will have guest appearances from James Grant, Bobby Bluebell and Graham Skinner.  We then have a full Dignity Row band gig at the Glad Café on September 6th.  We will then be working on the final songs for the album, with some collaboration with Brown Bear. Very excited to have Last Night from Glasgow primed to distribute the album for us in early 2024!

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Q&A - Azamiah

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Following the release last year of Rebecca Vasmant’s acclaimed album With Love, From Glasgow (nominated for Scottish Album Of The Year 2022), Vasmant’s Rebecca’s Records label have announced their latest release, the debut album from spiritual jazz outfit ‘Azamiah’ led by India Blue.

Azamiah have emerged from Glasgow’s bubbling jazz scene, and their debut album, the beautifully transportive and soulful ‘In Phases’, released on 16th June via 12” and digital with the lead single ‘Night Woman’.

Centered around India Blue’s expressive and ethereal lead vocals, the twelve track LP takes the listener on an immersive journey that draws inspiration from the sounds of the natural world and the urban rhythm of the city.

‘Night Woman’ - which has already received early support from Gilles Peterson - encapsulates the gorgeous sonic worlds that are the essence of Azamiah’s debut, as grooving bass, gentle, breezy brass and sublime percussive embellishments forming a truly dazzling aural experience.

Headed by respected Glasgow-based producer, composer and DJ Rebecca Vasmant, Rebecca’s Records is a family run imprint that aims to platform and support female-led jazz, as well as shining a spotlight on Scottish jazz. The label represents the wonderfully diverse and rich music scene that makes Glasgow so very special.

Speaking about Amaziah’s album In Phases, Rebecca Vasmant said: “When I first heard the beautiful and mesmerizing music from Azamiah, I was absolutely blown away, and I am so very happy that we are able to present such a beautiful album. It was recorded and written in Glasgow, continuing our ethos of promoting and supporting Scottish jazz. This record gives me the chills, and I really love the music so very much.

“We hope to release beautiful and special records that make us feel like we've been transported into a cloud of happiness and peace, and hopefully will make listeners feel the same. We aim to send the message of the spirit of Glasgow -collaboration, love and acceptance - in that everyone is welcome in our beautiful city that we call home.”


Check out our Q&A with Azamiah below and make sure tolisten to their brand new debut album here.

Your debut album is out on Rebecca's Records and has already had great support from the likes of Clash Magazine, The Skinny and Gilles Peterson. Tell us more about the creative processes & collaborations involved in the album?

I formed Azamiah back in 2021 with a vision to bring musicians together to form a collective whereby I could flesh out compositions I’d been working on both as a solo artist and collaboratively with Azamiah’s keys player Josef Akin. We worked remotely on ‘Heroine’ allowing it to transition through a number of phases until it became the song it is now on the album. I shared the skeleton of tracks like ‘Heroine’, ‘Night Woman’ and ‘Conversations’ with the rest of the band, and allowed the songs to become their own thing, with everyone brushing their own colours onto each ‘canvas’. 

As well as bringing our own collaborative and individual compositions to the band, I discovered very early on that as a band, we gelled really well together which sparked a unique musical chemistry allowing us to create songs like ‘Bedroom’, ‘Celesta’ and ‘Half-man’. We would meet regularly to rehearse, and either start or end our rehearsals with jam sessions which I feel definitely allowed us all to connect as a group in a deep and special way. After we had the arrangements for the tunes down - and once they were recorded - I took all the stems home and spent weeks recording and arranging the vocal parts, layering, harmonising and responding to my own parts which I felt took the sound of the album to a realm that exists somewhere between a live and produced sound. For me, that’s what the songs were calling for – vocals that were rich, dynamic and percussive. 

Who are your biggest influences?

During the production of this album, I listened to a lot of music by ‘Hiatus Kiayote’, ‘Solange’, ‘SAULT’ and ‘Makaya McCraven’. In the wider context of the band, ‘Frank Zappa’, ‘Nala Sinephro’, and ‘MNDSGN’ are some of the band's influences. 

You all have lots of different artist projects going on. Tell us more about how the band members came together to form Azamiah?

We came together towards the end of lockdown when we all had more time to invest ourselves into a new project. I had a vision to start a new band which would be led by my vocals - this idea was encouraged by Josef Akin so I got a rhythm section together and experimented with other harmonic instruments which is when I met our harpist, Romy Wymer. It felt like a very organic connection between us all so we started our journey together; jamming, building new ideas and playing through compositions I’d written independently and collaboratively. 

What has been your favourite venue to perform in?

It would be between Kinning Park complex for a Sofar sound show or The Rum Shack for a Laylow show. The audience were seated on the floor for both the above performances, there were candles lit all over the place, and diffusers with essential oils - the vibe and setting were perfectly matched with Azamiah.

Lineup: India Blue (vocals) / Josef Akin (keys) / Norman Villeroux (bass / ocarina) / Alex Palmer (drums) / Romy Wymer (harp)

Featuring: Finn Rosenbaum (percussion) / Liam Shortall (trombone) / Mateusz Sobieski: (saxophone)

Recorded at Dystopia Studios Glasgow

Mastering: Athens Of The North HQ, Edinburgh 

Artwork: Claire Francis

Design: Andrew Divine 

Connect with Azamiah: Instagram 

Connect with Rebecca’s Records: Instagram I Facebook

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